Aberystwyth · Dyfed
Concrete repairs in Aberystwyth
Concrete repairs in Aberystwyth begin with finding out how far the damage goes, not just patching what has already fallen off. Tapping the surface for hollow areas and checking the exposed steel tells us how much needs cutting out and rebuilding.
Guide price from£80per m² inc VAT
- Postcodes
- SY23
- Population
- about 19,000
- Area
- Dyfed
- Pricing region
- Wales
Is Dyfed prone to ground movement?
Aberystwyth, Dyfed: about 19,000 residents across postcode districts SY23.
Clay shrinkage is less of a concern in Dyfed, so other causes such as drains, poor footings or older walls are checked first. Parts of Dyfed lie on a former coalfield, so a coal mining search is worth checking if movement has no obvious cause. What you mostly find across Dyfed: stone cottages, Victorian terraces in Llanelli and Carmarthen, and post-war estates.
Symptoms that point to concrete repairs
- Damp patches, white deposits or drips on a balcony or canopy underside
- Hollow sound when the surface is tapped with a hammer
- Fine cracks running in straight lines along the line of the reinforcement
Guide prices for concrete repairs in Aberystwyth
Guide prices below are for homes in Aberystwyth, on Wales rates and including VAT. A survey or good photos let us turn them into a fixed written price.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete patch repair | £80 – £165 | per m² |
| Crack injection | £165 – £440 | per metre |
| Small jobs (minimum visit)est. | £415 – £830 | per visit |
Methods for concrete repairs
Recasting or strengthening
Where steel has lost much of its section, or a lintel or canopy is too far gone to patch, the element is propped and rebuilt, replaced or strengthened to an engineer’s design. It is less common, but sometimes the more lasting option for small canopies and old precast lintels.
Best for: Badly corroded lintels, canopies and balcony edges
Patch repair
Loose and contaminated concrete is broken out behind the bar, the steel is cleaned of rust and primed, and the section is rebuilt with a repair mortar. The edges are cut square so the patch does not feather out and fail. A protective coating may be applied over the whole surface afterwards.
Best for: Localised spalling around rusting bars
From first photo to finished repair
Photos and a description
Send photos of the damage close up and from a distance, plus the whole balcony, canopy or elevation. Tell us roughly how old the building is and whether anything has fallen, so we can judge whether to make it safe first.
Survey and tapping test
On site we tap the surface to find hollow areas, check the steel where it is exposed and note drainage. Where the extent is unclear, a cover meter, carbonation test or chloride test may be advised before repair.
Engineer where needed
If the steel has lost significant section, or the element carries a balcony, stair or wall, an independent chartered structural engineer is appointed to assess and specify. We can arrange this, and the repair follows their scope.
Rules for concrete repairs in Wales
In Wales, small like-for-like repairs do not usually need approval, but work that alters or strengthens the structure needs building control under the Welsh Building Regulations, and the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 can apply to shared walls.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of concrete repairs in Aberystwyth?
Guide prices for concrete repairs in Aberystwyth start from about £80 per m², including VAT, on Wales rates. Your fixed written price follows photos or a survey and depends on the extent of the work and access.
Do you carry out concrete repairs in Aberystwyth?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Aberystwyth, including SY23, and from nearby places such as Dyfed. Send photos for a free initial view and we will tell you what happens next.
Does the ground around Aberystwyth cause cracking?
The western edge of the South Wales coalfield lies beneath Llanelli, Ammanford and parts of Pembrokeshire, while the rest of the area is older hard rock with glacial deposits in the valleys. Only an investigation can say why a particular building has moved.
Can you repair a cracked concrete lintel?
Often, yes. Spalling and small cracks in a concrete lintel can be patch repaired and the steel treated. If the lintel is badly cracked, sagging or the bars have lost much of their section, replacement is usually better, and the opening is propped while it is done.
What is carbonation in concrete?
Carbonation is the gradual reaction between carbon dioxide in the air and concrete, which lowers its alkalinity from the surface inward. Alkaline concrete protects the steel inside, so when carbonation reaches the bars, they can start to rust. A simple test on a freshly broken surface shows how deep it has gone.
More repairs we carry out in Aberystwyth
- Wall tie replacement
- Retaining wall repairs
- Mining subsidence repairs
- Crack stitching
- Brick arch repairs
The written quote for concrete repairs in Aberystwyth sets out the estimated areas and lengths, then becomes a fixed price in writing once the repair is specified.